Sirio Cerasuolo

CERASUOLO D'ABRUZZO DOC

Tasting notes

Colour: dark pink colour with bright glints;
Nose: fairly intense fruity and flowery (hints of cherry and strawberry).
Flavour: the taste is very soft, fresh and persistent.
Pairings: It’s ideal with hors d’oeuvres, main course meals, white meats, fish soup and fresh cheese.

Technical sheet

Type of wine: Rosé still
Classification : DOC
Grape varieties: Montepulciano
Alcohol content: 12.50% vol
Production area: ABRUZZO
Altitude: 200/300 meters above the sea level
Planting density: 2.800/4.500 vines/hectare
Training system: Spur pruned cordon and Tendone
Harvest period: October
Vinification: the grapes are crushed and destemmed; the juice is clarified through settling cold overnight and then inoculated with selected pure yeast.
Fermentation temperature: 15° C
Fermentation equipment: stainless steel tank
Refining: in bottle; conserved in air-conditioned area
Storage: lying down in cool, dark surroundings
Serving temperature: 10/12 °C